Apparatus, method and assembly for displaying and storing a handbag

ABSTRACT

An apparatus, method and assembly for storage and display of a handbag that includes at least one bracket, at least one support rod and at least one head adapter for holding the handle or strap of a handbag. The apparatus, method and assembly provides for an aesthetically-pleasing design for displaying high-end handbags, that prevents wear and tear on the handbag and more, specifically, prevents wear and tear on the handle or strap of a handbag.

PRIORITY

The present application is a continuation of, and claims prioritybenefit of, PCT/US2017/046150, filed Aug. 9, 2017, which claims thebenefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62/373,844,filed Aug. 11, 2016. The entirety of each of the foregoing applicationsare hereby incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

This invention relates to an apparatus, method and system for storingand displaying handbags. In particular, the present invention servesseveral purposes including but not limited to a need to provide a systemfor displaying high-end handbags in a manner that the display systemprovides a sleek and aesthetically-pleasing design that complements andenhances the quality of the displayed handbags. Additionally, thepresent invention provides a storage and display system that preservesthe integrity of the handbag and more particularly, the handle of thehandbag, which can become damaged when not hung and stored properly.

It is known in the art that there are various methods for storing anddisplay of clothing, personal accessories (for example, jewelry andscarves) and handbags that are designed for various purposes. Forexample, U.S. Pat. No. 3,160,279 (A. T. Hovey) shows a rack hangingdevice for garments used for transportation and shipment. Also, U.S.Pat. No. 3,638,890(Burrell et. al) shows a handbag hanger that is alsodesigned to hang complimentary wearing apparel (for example, a scarf).Additionally, U.S. Pat. No. 3,235,218 (H. E. Graham) shows an articledisplay board or panel for displaying merchandise. Further, U.S.Published Application 2014/0263116 (Wojciechowski) shows an organizerfor storing and displaying jewelry and accessories. Also, U.S. Pat. No.8,128,043 (Walter) shows a hanging device for displaying merchandise.Lastly, Design Pat. No. D748,458 (Zech) shows a handbag holder.

While each of these inventions describe a method, apparatus or system ofstoring and displaying clothing, personal accessories or handbags, noneof them provide an apparatus, method or system of storing and displayingthat provides for various designs of handbags with various handle sizesand shapes to be stored and displayed, in a manner that protects theintegrity of the handbag handle while also providing a storage anddisplay system that is aesthetically and functionally designed in amanner to enhance and complement the high quality of the high-endhandbag.

There exists a need for an apparatus, method and assembly for storingand displaying high-end handbags that provides the previously statedattributes.

SUMMARY

In one aspect, the present invention provides a storage and displaysystem for high-end handbags.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a storage and displaysystem for handbags that preserves the integrity (prevents damage) ofthe handle of a handbag.

In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a storage anddisplay system for handbags that is aesthetically and functionallydesigned in a manner to enhance and complement the high quality of thehigh-end handbag.

In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a storage anddisplay system for handbags that provides multiple supports and headadapters to accommodate a variety of shapes and sizes of handbags,simultaneously.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of at least one embodiment of an assembly of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of the present invention asshown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of at least one embodiment of an assembly of thepresent invention.

FIG. 4A is a side view of the embodiment of the present invention asshown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 4B is a top view of at least one embodiment of an assembly of thepresent invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of at least one embodiment of the assembly of thepresent invention.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are expanded side views of the present invention asshown in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is an expanded side view of a portion of at least one embodimentof the assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an expanded rear view of a portion of at least one embodimentof the assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an expanded isometric view and side view portion of at leastone embodiment of the assembly of the present invention.

FIGS. 10A and 10B are an expanded top view and an isometric view ofportion of at least one embodiment of the assembly of the presentinvention.

FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of an assembly 10 according to anotherembodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 12A, 12B and 12C illustrate a front view, side view and rear view,respectively, of an assembly as shown in FIG. 11.

FIGS. 13A and 13B illustrate a partial front view and cross sectionalview of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 14A, 14B, 14C and 14D illustrate multiple isometric views of atleast one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 15A, 15B and 15C illustrate various views (cross sectional,isometric and exploded views, respectively) of at least one embodimentof the present invention.

FIG. 16 illustrates various views (top views, isometric and side views)of a step-by-step assembly of at least one embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIGS. 17A, 17B and 17C illustrate a cross-sectional view of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 illustrates an isometric view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIGS. 19A, 19B and 19C illustrate cross sectional views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 illustrates an expanded isometric view of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 illustrates front and side views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 22 illustrates front and side views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 23 illustrates front and side views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 24 illustrates front and side views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 25 illustrates front and side views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 26 illustrates front and side views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 27 illustrates front and side views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 28 illustrates front and side views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 29 illustrates a front view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 30A illustrates a front view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 30B illustrates a front view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 31 illustrates isometric views of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 32 illustrates front and isometric views of at least one embodimentof the present invention.

FIG. 33A illustrates an isometric view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 33B illustrates an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG.33A.

FIG. 34 illustrates top, bottom and side views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 35 illustrates top, front, side and isometric views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 36A illustrates an isometric view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 36B illustrates an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG.36A.

FIG. 37A illustrates an isometric view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 37B illustrates an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG.37A.

FIG. 38 illustrates top, side and front and rear isometric views of atleast one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 39 illustrates top, side and end and isometric views of at leastone embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 40 illustrates an isometric, rear view of at least one embodimentof the present invention.

FIG. 41 illustrates top, bottom and isometric views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 42 illustrates top, front, side, and isometric views of at leastone embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 43 illustrates side views of at least one embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 44 illustrates cross sectional and end views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 45A and 45B illustrate front views of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 46 illustrates top, bottom, side, rear and isometric views of atleast one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 47 illustrates top, front, side and isometric views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 48 illustrates top, front, side and isometric views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 49 illustrates top, front, side and isometric views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 50 illustrates isometric front and rear views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 51 illustrates top, front, side and isometric views of at least oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 52 illustrates a front view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 53 illustrates a top, front, side and isometric views of at leastone embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 54 illustrates a top, front, side and isometric views of at leastone embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 55 illustrates a top, front, side and isometric views of at leastone embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 56 illustrates a cross sectional view of at least one embodiment ofthe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an assembly 10 according to one embodiment ofthe present invention. The assembly 10 generally includes at least onebracket portion 12 that removably engages at least one head adapter 14,via at least one removably engagable support rod 16 (not shown in FIG.1), said assembly 10 being removably affixable to a wall 18 (not shownin FIG. 1) and said assembly 10 providing for the display and storage ofat least one handbag 20.

FIGS. 3 and 4A-4B illustrate an assembly 10 according to anotherembodiment of the present invention. The assembly 10 generally includesat least one bracket portion 12 that removably engages at least one headadapter 14, via at least one removably engagable support rod 16 (notshown in FIG. 3, but shown in FIG. 4A), said support rod 16 having anattachment portion 16 a (not shown in FIG. 3, but shown in FIG. 4A),said assembly 10 being removably affixable to a wall 18 (not shown inFIG. 3) via at least one wall anchor 22 (not shown in FIG. 3) and saidassembly 10 providing for the display and storage of at least onehandbag 20. This embodiment also includes, but is not limited to, theuse of security or anti-theft devices 24. In FIG. 4B, the bracket 12 ashows a top view of a free-standing bracket system, which is alsocontemplated within the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates an assembly 10 according to another embodiment of thepresent invention. The assembly 10 generally includes at least onebracket portion 12 that removably engages at least one head adapter 14,via at least one removably engagable support rod 16 said assembly 10being removably affixable to a wall 18. This embodiment furtherillustrates at least one positioning notch 16 b to position andremovably engage at least one head adapter 14 in a desired position on asupport rod 16.

FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate an expanded view of a portion of the assembly10 according to the embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIG.5. The assembly 10 generally includes at least one bracket portion 12that removably engages at least one head adapter 14, via at least oneremovably engagable support rod 16 said assembly 10 being removablyaffixable to a wall (not shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B). This embodimentfurther illustrates at least one positioning notch 16 b to position andremovably engage at least one head adapter 14 within a port portion 14 aof said head adapter 14, fitted to receive said support rod 16. In thepresent embodiment, said head adapter 15 further comprises a fasteningportion 14 b, to removable secure said head adapter 14 to said supportrod 16 at said positioning notch 16 b. FIG. 6A illustrates the assembly10 in an unfitted support rod 16 position and FIG. 6B illustrates theassembly 10 in a substantially partially fitted support rod 16 position.

FIG. 7 illustrates an expanded view of a portion of the assembly 10according to at least one embodiment of the present invention and, forexample, as shown in FIG. 4A, and more specifically, FIG. 7 illustratesan expanded side view of a bracket portion 12 of at least one embodimentof the present invention. The bracket portion 12 of at least oneembodiment of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, areceiving hole 12 c that is fitted to receive a support rod 16 (and morespecifically, an attachment portion (not shown here) of said support rod16). The bracket portion 12 of at least one embodiment of the presentinvention includes, but is not limited to, a hidden bracket surfacefastening portion 12 d.

FIG. 8 illustrates an expanded view of a portion of the assembly 10according to at least one embodiment of the present invention and, forexample, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, and more specifically, FIG. 8illustrates an expanded rear view of a bracket portion 12 of at leastone embodiment of the present invention. The bracket portion 12 of atleast one embodiment of the present invention includes, but is notlimited to, a rear view of a hidden bracket surface fastening portion 12d (not shown), that further comprises fastening holes 12 e thatremovably engage both the bracket portion 12 and a wall 18 (not shownhere).

FIG. 9 illustrates an expanded view of a portion of the assembly 10according to at least one embodiment of the present invention and, forexample, as shown in FIGS. 4, 7 and 8 and more specifically, FIG. 9illustrates an expanded side view and expanded isometric view of abracket portion 12 of at least one embodiment of the present invention.The bracket portion 12 of at least one embodiment of the presentinvention includes, but is not limited to, a receiving hole 12 c that isfitted to receive a support rod 16 (and more specifically, an attachmentportion (not shown here) of said support rod 16). The bracket portion 12of at least one embodiment of the present invention includes, but is notlimited to, a hidden bracket surface fastening portion 12 d, fasteningholes 12 e that removably engage both the bracket portion 12 and a wall18 (not shown here), via a wall anchor or screw 22.

FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate an expanded view of a portion of theassembly 10 according to at least one embodiment of the presentinvention and, for example, as shown in FIGS. 4, 8 and 9 and morespecifically, FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate an expanded top view andexpanded isometric view of a bracket portion 12 of at least oneembodiment of the present invention. The bracket portion 12 of thepresent embodiment includes, but is not limited to, at least onereceiving channel 12 f, for receiving a support rod 16 (not shown—andmore specifically, an attachment portion (not shown here) of saidsupport rod 16) at a receiving hole 12 c.

FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of an assembly 10 according to anotherembodiment of the present invention. The assembly 10 generally includesat least one horizontal bracket portion 12 that removably engages atleast two vertical bracket portions 12, said bracket portions 12 beingremovably affixable to one another via at least one fastening hole 12 e.It is further contemplated in at least one embodiment of the presentinvention that the assembly is removably affixable to a wall 18 (notshown in FIG. 11). In at least one embodiment of the present embodiment,it is contemplated and preferred that said holes (12 e and/or 12 c) arehidden within the design of the assembly 10, and not visible, once theassembly is assembled and installed.

FIGS. 12A, 12B and 12C illustrate a front view, side view and rear view,respectively, of an assembly 10 according to another embodiment of thepresent invention, and more specifically, FIGS. 12A-12C illustrate thevertical bracket portions 12 of the embodiment as shown in FIG. 11.

In this embodiment of the assembly 10 of the present invention, thebracket portions 12 are shown unassembled, having a top portion 12 and abottom portion 12, each having a fastening hole 12 e, and which areremovably affixable at said receiving holes 12 c and thereafter,removably affixable to a wall 18 (not shown in FIGS. 12A-12C) at atleast one fastening hole 12 e via wall anchor or screw 22 (not shown inFIGS. 12A-12C).

FIGS. 13A and 13B illustrate a partial front view and cross sectionalview of at least one embodiment of the present invention 10. FIG. 13Aillustrates a partial front view of at least one embodiment of thepresent invention 10 and more specifically, a vertical bracket 12, ahorizontal bracket 12 and a wall 18, to which the present invention 10is mounted. FIG. 13B illustrates a cross sectional view of at least oneembodiment of the present invention 10 and, more specifically,illustrates a cross sectional view of the present invention 10 as shownin FIG. 13A. FIG. 13B illustrates at least one embodiment of the presentinvention 10 which includes, but is not limited to, at least onevertical bracket 12, a horizontal bracket 12 and fitted together asshown, with said at least one vertical bracket 12 having at least a topportion 12 and a bottom portion 12) and being removably secured togetherat at least one fastening hole 12 e via a fastener 22 and thereafter toa wall 18 via at least one wall anchor 22.

FIGS. 14A, 14B, 14C AND 14D illustrate multiple isometric views of atleast one embodiment of an assembly 10 as contemplated in the presentinvention. FIG. 14A illustrates an isometric view of a top portion 12 ofa bracket 12 of the present invention. FIG. 14B illustrates an explodedside view of a full assembly 10 as contemplated in the present invention10, including but not limited to a vertical bracket 12, including a topportion 12 and a bottom portion 12, removably affixable at a fasteninghole 12 e via a fastener 22. FIG. 14B further illustrates a horizontalbracket 12 that is removably affixable to the assembled vertical bracketportion 12 and the assembly 10 in its entirety is may be removablyaffixed to a wall (not shown) via wall anchors/fasteners 22. FIG. 14Cillustrates a partial isometric view of a horizontal bracket 12removable affixable (in part) to a bottom portion of a vertical bracket12, wherein the horizontal bracket 12 engages the vertical bracket 12(top and bottom portions 12) at a grooved interface 12 f, as shown. FIG.14D illustrates a partial rear isometric view of a fully assembledassembly 10 as contemplated within the present invention 10, includingbut not limited to, at least one vertical bracket 12, having a topportion 12 and a bottom portion 12 that are removably affixed via afastening hole 12 e and a held together via a fastener 22, a horizontalbracket 12 being removably affixable to an assembled vertical bracket 12(as shown), at the grooved interfaces 12 f of said horizontal bracket12. FIG. 14D also illustrates at least one fastening hole 12 e thatassembles the vertical bracket portions 12 together via a fastener 22and at least one fastening hole 12 e that engages to wallanchor/fastener (not shown in FIG. 14D) for wall mounting of an assembly10.

FIGS. 15A, 15B and 15C illustrate various views (cross sectional,isometric and exploded views, respectively) of at least one embodimentof a support rod assembly 16 as contemplated in the assembly 10 of thepresent invention 10. The support rod assembly 16 as shown hereinincludes, but is not limited to, a support rod 16 having a substantiallyopen end 16 c and a partially open end 16 d, which are on opposite endsof said support rod 16, as shown. The substantially open end 16 c ofsaid support rod 16 removable engages a head adapter 14 (not shown inFIGS. 15A-15C), that ultimately supports a handbag 20 (not shown inFIGS. 15A-15C). The partially open end 16 d of said support rod 16removably engages an attachment portion 16 a at a fastening hole 16 e,as shown. Said attachment portion 16 is designed to snugly engage saidsupport rod 16 and said support rod 16 at said partially open end 16 dhas a threaded opening to receive a fastener 22, that removably affixessaid support rod 16 to said attachment portion 16 a. Said attachmentportion 16 a, in at least one embodiment of the present invention 10,additionally has at least two receiving holes 16 e that are orientedsymmetrically to one another, which receive a fastener 22. Saidsymmetrical receiving holes 16 e are positioned at the receiving hole 12c (not shown here, but example found in FIG. 16) of a bracket 12 (notshown here, but example found in FIG. 16), and thereafter, a fastener 22is inserted through said symmetrical receiving holes 16 e to removablysecure said attachment portion 16 a and support rod 16 to a bracket 12(not shown here, but example found in FIG. 16). See also FIG. 42 foradditional detailed illustration of an attachment portion 16 a ascontemplated within the scope of the present invention 10. See also FIG.43 for additional detailed illustration of a fastener 22 for use with anattachment portion 16 a and support rod 16 that is contemplated withinthe scope of the present invention 10. See also FIG. 44 for additionaldetailed illustration of a support rod 16, including a substantiallyopen end 16 c and a partially open end 16 d that is contemplated withinthe scope of the present invention 10.

FIG. 16 illustrates various views (top views, isometric and side views)of a step-by-step assembly 10 as contemplated in the present invention10, including but not limited to a support rod 16 being removablyaffixable to an attachment point 16 a, which is thereafter removablyaffixable to bracket 12, said attachment point having fastening holes 16e that are removably affixable to a bracket 12 via a fastener 22, andincluding but not limited to said bracket 12 being removably affixableto a wall 18 via a wall 18 anchor/fastener 22.

FIGS. 17A, 17B and 17C illustrate cross sectional views of an assembly10 according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, andmore specifically, FIGS. 17A, 17B and 17C illustrate a support rod 16that is removably affixable to a head adapter 14, as shown. FIG. 17Aillustrates a pre-assembled support rod 16 and head adapter 14 assembly10. FIG. 17B illustrates a partially-assembled support rod 16 and headadapter 14 assembly 10. FIG. 17C illustrates a substantiallypartially-assembled support rod 16 and head adapter 14 assembly 10. Morespecifically, FIGS. 17A-17C illustrate at least one embodiment of anassembly 10 of the present invention 10 that includes, but is notlimited to, a support rod 16 having a partially open end 16 d thatremovably engages an attachment portion 16 a (not shown here, but anexample is provided in FIGS. 15A-15C) and further having a substantiallyopen end 16 c, that removable engages a head adapter 14 at and within aport portion 14 a of said head adapter and wherein said support rod 16engages said head adapter 14 via notch portions 16 b provided along saidsupport rod 16 and wherein said head adapter 14 includes at least onefastening portion 14 b that removably engages said notch portions 16 bof said support rod.

FIG. 18 shows at least one example of a fastening portion 14 b ascontemplated within the scope of the present invention. Such fasteningportions 14 b may include, but are not limited to, levers, screws,attachment pins, ball plungers, spring plungers, nuts and bolts (or anycombination thereof) and other fasteners that would be known by personsof ordinary skill in the art. Such fastening portions may include, butare not limited to, any number of materials such as metal, glass,plastic, fabric, adhesives or any combination thereof and any other suchmaterials that would be known by persons of ordinary skill in the art.

FIGS. 19A, 19B and 19C illustrate cross sectional views of an assembly10 according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, andmore specifically, FIGS. 19A, 19B and 19C illustrate a support rod 16that is removably affixable to a head adapter 14, as shown. FIG. 19Aillustrates a pre-assembled support rod 16 and head adapter 14 assembly10. FIG. 19B illustrates a partially-assembled support rod 16 and headadapter 14 assembly 10. FIG. 19C illustrates a substantiallypartially-assembled support rod 16 and head adapter 14 assembly 10. Morespecifically, FIGS. 19A-19C illustrate at least one embodiment of anassembly 10 of the present invention 10 that includes, but is notlimited to, a support rod 16 having a partially open end 16 d thatremovably engages an attachment portion 16 a (not shown here, but anexample is provided in FIGS. 15A-15C) and further having a substantiallyopen end 16 c, that removable engages a head adapter 14 at and within aport portion 14 a of said head adapter and wherein said support rod 16engages said head adapter 14 via notch portions 14 c provided withinsaid head adapter 14 and wherein said support rod 16 includes at leastone fastening portion 16 f that removably engages said notch portions 14c of said head adapter 14.

FIG. 20 illustrates an expanded isometric view of at least oneembodiment of an assembly 10 in accordance with the present invention.More specifically, FIG. 20 illustrates a head adapter 14, having a viewof the port portion 14 a and which houses a fastening portion 14 b thatremovably engages a support rod 16.

FIGS. 21-26 illustrate front views and side views of an assembly 10according to at least one embodiment of the present invention and morespecifically, FIGS. 21-26 illustrate various embodiments of headadapters 14 that are contemplated in the present invention. As shown invarious examples, it is contemplated within the scope of the presentinvention that a head adapter 14 may include ornamental designs ordesign features and a variety of materials, fabrics, shapes (an anycombination thereof) that are aesthetically pleasing or enhancing in thedisplay of a handbag 20 (not shown in these figures).

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, a head adapter14 includes, but is not limited to, a simple cylindrical structure thatis fitted to removably engage the handle or strap of a handbag 20 (notshown her). In at least another embodiment of the present invention 10,a head adapter 14 includes, but is not limited to, material thatsubstantially forms a closed loop. In at least one embodiment of thepresent invention, a closed loop would be defined as a head adapter 14that comprises at least one piece of material that is substantiallysymmetrical in references to its edges and/or other identifiabledimensions and is fitted with at least one port portion 14 a (not shownhere) or penetrative hole, substantially through its width, that isfitted to receive a support rod 16 (not shown here). In at least anotherembodiment of the present invention, the head adapter 14 includes, butis not limited to, a cross body arc design (that is, a half circle thatconverts to a full circle) which may accommodate handbags 20 thatinclude, but are not limited to, those with large tote handles, shoppersand/or cross body strapped handbags. In at least one embodiment of thepresent invention, a head adapter 14 may include, but is not limited to,a two-piece design wherein a fixed pull-down arm is adjusted intoposition allowing for the arc to be converted into an ellipse shape (forexample, see FIG. 32).

In at least another embodiment of the present invention 10, a headadapter 14 includes, but is not limited to, a wing line design (that is,a track/mount assembly, a center attachment point that removably engagesa support rod 16) and an attachment mechanism with friction pin (see forexample, FIG. 46).

FIGS. 27 and 28 illustrate front views and side views of an assembly 10according to at least one embodiment of the present invention and morespecifically, FIGS. 27 and 28 illustrate an assembly 10 that includes,but is not limited to, front view of a head adapter 14, storing anddisplaying a handbag 20 and a side view of an assembly 10 that includes,but is not limited to, a head adapter 14, removably affixed to a supportrod 16 (that illustrates a notch portion 16 b, that may removably engagea head adapter 14), and said head adapter 14 storing and displaying ahandbag 20.

FIGS. 29, 30A and 30B illustrate front views of assemblies 10 accordingto at least one embodiment of the present invention and morespecifically, FIG. 29 illustrates a head adapter 14 storing anddisplaying a handbag 20. FIGS. 30A and 30B illustrate a head adapter 14in a closed position (FIG. 30A) and an open position (FIG. 30B), saidopen position providing extra strap extension and support (strap dropposition) for said handbag 20. FIG. 31 illustrates a more detailed (andvaried) view of an assembly 10 of at least one embodiment of the presentinvention, and more specifically, a detailed view of at least oneexample of the head adapter 14 shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B. FIG. 32illustrates another series of views of a least one embodiment of thepresent invention 10 and more specifically, a head adapter 14 having aclosed position and open position.

FIGS. 33A and 33B illustrate an isometric and exploded view of anassembly 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention.The assembly 10 generally includes at least one bracket portion 12 thatremovably engages at least one head adapter 14, via at least oneremovably engagable support rod 16, wherein said head adapter isremovably engaged with said support rod 16 via a fastening portion 14 b,said support rod 16 having an attachment portion 16 a, wherein saidattachment portion 16 a is removably affixed to said bracket 12 via afastener 22, and wherein said assembly 10 being removably affixable to awall 18 (not shown) via at least one wall anchor 22 and wherein saidassembly 10 provides for the display and storage of at least one handbag(not shown here).

FIG. 34 illustrates top, bottom and side views of an assembly 10according to at least one embodiment of the present invention and morespecifically, FIG. 34 illustrates a bracket portion 12 of the presentinvention that is removably engaged with an attachment portion 16 a andsaid attachment portion 16 a is embedded within the structure of theassembled bracket 12. FIG. 35 illustrates top, bottom, side andisometric views of at least one embodiment of an attachment portion 16 aas contemplated within the scope of the present invention 10, and morespecifically, FIG. 35 illustrates an expanded view of an attachmentportion 16 a as shown in FIG. 34.

FIGS. 36A and 36B illustrate isometric and exploded views of an assembly10 according to at least one embodiment of the present invention. Theassembly 10 is substantially vertical in orientation and generallyincludes several vertical bracket portions 12 that are removably affixedto one another via at least one bracket joiner portion 12 h and theoutermost bracket portions 12 of said assembly 10 being removablyaffixed with bracket end caps 12 g. Said brackets 12 additionallyremovably engage at least one support rod 16 and said support rod 16removably engages at least one head adapter 14 with fasteners 22 andfastening portions 14 b, as shown herein and as has already beendisclosed previously in the present application.

FIGS. 37A and 37B illustrate isometric and exploded views of an assembly10 according to at least one embodiment of the present invention. Theassembly 10 is substantially horizontal in orientation and generallyincludes several horizontal bracket portions 12 that are removablyaffixed to one another via at least one bracket joiner portion 12 h andthe outermost bracket portions 12 of said assembly 10 being removablyaffixed with bracket end caps 12 g. Said horizontal bracket portions 12are further removably engaged with additional vertical support brackets12, as shown. Said horizontal bracket portions 12 additionally removablyengage at least one support rod 16 and said support rod 16 removablyengages at least one attachment portion 16 a and which further removablyengages at least one head adapter 14 with fasteners 22 and fasteningportions 14 b, as shown herein, and as has already been disclosedpreviously in the present application.

FIG. 38 illustrates various expanded views (side, bottom and isometricrear and front views) of at least one embodiment of a bracket end cap 12g as contemplated within the scope of the present invention 10 (othercontextual views of bracket end caps 12 g are already shown in FIGS.36A-37B herein).

FIGS. 39 and 40 illustrates various views (top end isometric, bottomend, front and side views and rear isometric view) of at least oneembodiment of a bracket 12 that is fitted to receive a bracket end cap12 g (not shown here) as contemplated within the scope of the presentinvention 10. The side view of the present bracket 12 furtherillustrates receiving holes 12 c as has been earlier described invarious figures and in the description of the present application.

FIG. 41 illustrates various views (top, bottom and isometric) of atleast one embodiment of a bracket joiner portion 12 h that is fitted tojoin together bracket portions 12 as contemplated within the scope ofthe present invention 10. Said bracket joiner portions 12 h include, butare not limited to, fastening holes 12 e that permit the joining andfastening of bracket portions (for example, with fasteners 22, not shownhere), as already shown and described in the present application.

FIGS. 42-44 are previously referenced in the present application.

FIGS. 45A-50 illustrate various views (front, top, bottom, side,isometric) of embodiments of head adapters 14 that are contemplatedwithin the scope of the present invention 10. The figures furtherillustrate head adapters 14 that include, but are not limited to, portportions 14 a that are fitted to receive a support rod 16 (not shown).FIGS. 45A and 45B illustrate a head adapter 14 having a substantiallyopen position and a substantially closed position (that can accommodatevarious handbag handle or strap designs). FIG. 46 illustrates a headadapter 14 that includes a substantial wing portion that is reversiblyextendable (substantially laterally) between substantially closed andopen positions (that can accommodate various handbag handle or strapdesigns).

FIGS. 47-50 illustrate additional embodiments of head adapters 14 thatfurther include a port portions 14 a (as shown) for receiving a supportrod 16 (not shown).

FIG. 51 illustrates a various examples of button caps 14 d, which is anadditional optional feature contemplated for use with at least oneembodiment of an assembly 10 of the present invention. Said button cap14 d may come in various shapes and sizes, to cover a port portion 14 a(not shown here) of a head adapter 14 (not shown here), as has beenpreviously described and shown in various figures in the presentapplication.

FIG. 52 illustrates at least another embodiment of an assembly 10 of thepresent invention. More specifically, FIG. 52 illustrates an assemblywhich includes, but is not limited to, a head adapter 14 that is fittedwith an anti-theft or security device 24, that aids in preventing thetheft of a handbag 20, as shown.

FIG. 53 illustrates at least another embodiment of an assembly 10 of thepresent invention. More specifically, FIG. 53 illustrates an assembly 10which includes, but is not limited to, a head adapter 14 having anoffset cap portion 14 e that provides a guardrail or barrier for thehandle or strap of a handbag 20 to rest against, in the event that thehandbag has a center of gravity or weight that causes it to lean versushanging in a straight up-and-down fashion. Such offset cap portion 14 ewould prevent said handbag 20 from falling off of said head adapter 14.

FIGS. 54 and 55 illustrate at least another embodiment of a wall trackbracket 12 assembly 10 and wall clip 12 i, respectively. In at least oneembodiment of the present invention, a wall track bracket 12 assembly 10and wall clip 12 i, would be ideal for commercial and/or retail types ofclients with large handbag 20 collections, as it would enable saidclient to laterally attach their handbag 20 collection left-to-right,while the Wall Brackets still enable the client to adjust vertically. Inat least one embodiment of the present invention 10, a wall clip 12 iwould be removably affixable with a wall track bracket 12, therebyaffixing said assembly to a wall 18 with fasteners 22 by means ofthreading said wall track bracket 12 and wall clip through fasteningholes 12 e.

FIG. 56 illustrates at least another embodiment of the assembly 10 ofthe present invention that comprises a telescoping support arm portion16. In at least one embodiment of the present invention, said supportarm portion 16 would further include, but would not be limited to, aninternal support arm 16 g portion secured within the interior surface ofsaid support arm portions 16, which permits telescoping of said overallsupport arm 16 from an open position to a closed position, as is shownin FIG. 56.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly 10comprises, but is not limited to, an assembly 10 that prevents damage toa handbag. An assembly 10 ideally promotes less handling of a handbag ina retail setting because a crescent shape resembles a woman's shoulder,so a customer can see how a handbag hangs without removing it from arack and trying it on. In at least one embodiment of the presentinvention, an assembly 10 comprises, but is not limited to, as assembly10 that removes pressure points of a handbag, which can causeindentation to a handbag handle or strap. In at least one embodiment ofthe present invention, an assembly 10 comprises, but is not limited to,as assembly 10 that provides a product line that addresses a fundamentalvoid in protecting and more so, showcasing an elegant and sophisticatedstyle imbued through the craftsmanship and design of luxury handbags. Inat least one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly 10comprises, but is not limited to, as assembly 10 that provides seasonalrange of assembly materials (that is, support rods, brackets and/or headadapters) by color (for example, spring pastels, vibrant summer hues,autumn and winter earth tones, as well as a myriad of monochromaticlines). In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly10 comprises, but is not limited to, as assembly 10 that provides designrange in the form of shapes (for example, Howard Hughes' inspired lineand geometric), flora (flowers/leaves) and modern elegance to match bothpersonality of an individual and a handbag. In at least one embodimentof the present invention, an assembly 10 comprises, but is not limitedto, as assembly 10 that offers a sophisticated, scalable andcustomizable solution in meeting both commercial (for example, retail)and personal consumer (personal home or closet storage and displayassembly) applications.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly 10comprises, but is not limited to, as assembly 10 that has at least onesupport rod 16 that comprises stainless steel, box tubing and/or tuberod. In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly 10comprises, but is not limited to, as assembly 10 that has at least onesingle support rod 16 that can hold multiple shaped and numbered headadapters 14 or merely a single head adapter 14. In at least oneembodiment of the present invention, an assembly 10 comprises, but isnot limited to, as assembly 10 that has at least one support rod 16 thatcan have an adjustable length moving between stored and displayedpositions. Said adjustable lengths may comprise, but are not limited to,notches, slides, screw locks, fasteners, etc., as would be contemplatedby persons of ordinary skill in the art.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly 10comprises, but is not limited to, as assembly 10 that can be standard,customized, wall mounted, single-sided self-standing, double-sidedself-standing, triple-sided self-standing or any multi-sidedself-standing assembly 10 that is physically feasible for storing anddisplaying a handbag.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an assembly 10comprises, but is not limited to, as assembly 10 that includes supportrods 16 and attachment portions 16 a comprised of stainless steel,plastic, glass, rubber, wood or any combination thereof. In at least oneembodiment of the present invention, an attachment portion 16 a andbracket portion 12 assembly 10 has a distinctive convex shape at thefront and so too will the attachment point. The key is for this item toslide onto the guides of the wall bracket without hindrance. In at leastone embodiment of the present invention 10, the assembly would include:a ⅜″ screw with a hex head and must be countersunk so not to interferewith wall bracket and attachment point assembly; an attachment pointheight screw 10-32 machine screw; a recessed area for finger screw to bepartially if not all countersunk with just top and bottom threadsavailable for adjustment; the side does not push through, therefore whenthe screw is tightened it will seat without protruding; a support rod 16is 19 mm in diameter and will be 6.5″ in length; the attachment portion16 a is also 19 mm in diameter to give a clean marriage to the parts;notice indents to line up support rod 16 onto attachment portion 16 a atthe 3-6-9 o′clock positions; the support rod is hollow for the exceptionof where ⅜″ screw will make contact; walls of support rod 16 are 2 mmthick; a bracket portion 12 has a this 5 mm opening (at the rear of thebracket), which accommodates a 10-32 stainless steel machine screw thatconnects the attachment portion 16 a to the bracket portion 12, thatfurther provides a load bearing focus for the design for the support rod16 and attachment portion 16 a.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, a method ofassembling an attachment portion 16 a to a support arm 16 would include,but is not limited to:

Step 1: aligning a support rod 16 with an attachment portion 16 a;

Step 2: sliding a support rod 16 arm onto an attachment portion 16 a indesired positions: 3-6-9 o′clock; and

Step 3: placing a screw into a threaded opening (or fastening hole, aspreviously described herein) and using a hex key to tighten. Nowattachment portion 16 a and support rod 16 is one unit.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, a method ofattaching an attachment portion 16 a and support rod 16 onto wallbracket (bracket portion) 12 would include, but is not limited to:

Step 1: attaching a wall bracket 12 to a wall 18;

Step 2: placing an attachment portion 16 a over the channels (receivingholes 12 c, as previously described) of wall bracket 12;

Step 3: sliding an attachment portion 16 a to a first position over thechannel on a wall bracket 12; and

Step 4: threading an attachment portion 16 a pin/fastener 22 into theopening (receiving hole) 12 c.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, a wall bracket(bracket portion 12) would include, but is not limited to a wall bracket12 having a modern, sleek look (no screws shown in mounted position);could be mounted both horizontally and vertically with existing hardwarein a number of lengths depending on a user's needs. In at least oneembodiment of the present invention 10, bracket portions 12 may becomprised of (but not limited to): vertical (single bracket);horizontal, with two vertical brackets/supports; double sidedself-standing version (not wall mounted, but free-standing).

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, a wall bracketchannel/track for an attachment portion would include, but not belimited to, an opening that is 5 mm wide to allow for 10-32 machinescrews, a channel that is no more than 9 mm wide to allow for anattachment adapter to follow along smoothly.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, a wall bracket12 attachment feature for hanging on a wall would include: a top portion12, a bottom portion 12, a 4 mm opening-smooth and 12 mm on center ofopening from top/bottom edge (fastening hole, as previously described),9.5 mm threaded opening, 25 mm on center of opening from top/bottom edge(must be countersunk so screw is flush when horizontal wall bracket isattached). Threads would be dual purpose and intentionally designed assuch. This will allow for an 8×1-¼ pan head screw and attachment for ahorizontal wall adapter accessory.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, an assemblywould include, but not be limited to, a double sided self-standingbracket-double sided option for self-standing units and sleek oval shapein center of wall bracket when facing forward and with screws or withoutscrews (which would act as leverage point)

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, wall bracketportions 12 would include a horizontal configuration that includes twovertical wall bracket supports. A horizontal bracket accessory wouldinclude: a 14-piece accessory kit requiring 2 horizontal brackets.Applications whereby the length of the wall is much longer will requireadded vertical supports in sets equal to the length of your purchasedwall bracket length. Two wall bracket supports could include, but arenot limited to: 2 top plates, 2 bottom plates, 2 set screws, 4 wallboard screws and 8×1-¼, 4 wall anchors.

Additional embodiments of wall bracket support could include, but arenot limited to, a cutout which serves two functions: (1) indicative tobrand and reduces material usage when time for production, and (2)hollow still provides enough material to hide screws thereby maintainingsleek look.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, a method ofassembling a horizontal bracket accessory would include, but is notlimited to:

Step 1: Lining up notches and recesses on both top and bottom plate.These notches and recesses add strength to the bracket system;

Step 2: Lining up top plate, bottom plate, set screws and wall boardscrews with wall bracket;

Step 3: Sliding bottom plate in from under the wall bracket along therail system on the rear of the unit (end closest to the wall);

Step 4: Lining up bottom plate screw opening with threaded opening atthe rear of wall bracket;

Step 5: Placing top plate onto bottom plate with rear notches seatedinto the bottom plate recesses;

Step 6: Aligning threaded holes of top and bottom plate; and

Step 7: Fastening set screw. Now wall bracket and horizontal accessorykit is one unit. Repeat steps 1-6 above for remaining support brackets.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, assemblies couldinclude, but are not limited to: applying head adapters 14 topreexisting racks; applying head adapters to disclosed support rods 16and wall brackets 12; applying head adapters 14 to rail system/supportrods 16 with multiple shaped head adapters (as shown in the variousfigures disclosed herein.

In at least one embodiment of the present invention 10, assemblies 10may include, but are not limited to, portions and parts that arereutilized, repurposed, rearranged and/or recycled.

Although the invention has been described in terms of particularembodiments and applications, one of ordinary skill in the art, in lightof this teaching, can generate additional embodiments and modificationswithout departing from the spirit of or exceeding the scope of theclaimed invention. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the drawingsand descriptions herein are proffered by way of example to facilitatecomprehension of the invention and should not be construed to limit thescope thereof.

What is claimed is:
 1. A head adapter for supporting and displaying ahandbag, comprising: a closed loop that substantially supports at leasta portion of a handbag; and an opening within said closed loop whereinsaid opening is substantially fitted to receive a support rod.
 2. Thehead adapter of claim 1, wherein said closed loop is substantially theshape of a cylinder.
 3. The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said closedloop is substantially symmetrical.
 4. The head adapter of claim 1,wherein said opening with said closed loop fully pierces said closedloop.
 5. The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said closed loop isreversibly separable into at least two parts to further support at leasta portion of a handbag.
 6. The head adapter of claim 1, wherein saidclosed loop is reversibly extendable and retractable into at least twoorientations.
 7. The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said closed loopfurther comprises at least one additional support portion that engagesat least a portion of said handbag.
 8. An assembly for supporting anddisplaying a handbag, comprising: at least one closed loop; at least oneopening within said closed loop for receiving a support rod; and atleast one support rod comprising a support rod.
 9. The assembly of claim8, wherein said support rod comprises a substantially cylindrical shape.10. The assembly of claim 8, wherein said support rod comprises anextendable length.
 11. An assembly for supporting and displaying ahandbag, comprising: at least one closed loop; at least one support rod;at least one bracket; an opening within said at least one closed loopfor receiving at least one of the support rods.
 12. The assembly ofclaim 11, wherein said assembly comprises at least one bracketcomprising a substantially vertical orientation that is affixed to awall.
 13. The assembly of claim 11, wherein said assembly comprises atleast one bracket comprising a substantially vertical orientation thatis a free standing unit.
 14. The assembly of claim 11, wherein said atleast one bracket comprises a substantially horizontal orientation,comprising a substantially horizontal bracket that is affixed to twovertical support brackets that are further affixed to a wall.
 15. Theassembly of claim 11, wherein said assembly comprises at least twosupport rods comprising reversibly extendable lengths.
 16. The assemblyof claim 11, wherein said at least one bracket comprises a verticalorientation that is affixed to a wall.
 17. The assembly of claim 11,wherein said at least one closed loop further comprises at least oneclosed loop that is fully penetrated with a support rod and at least oneclosed loop that is partially penetrated by said support rod.
 18. Theassembly of claim 11, wherein said at least one closed loop furthercomprises a closed loop that comprises an additional support portion forsupporting a handle or strap of a handbag.
 19. The assembly of claim 12,wherein said assembly comprising at least one bracket comprising asubstantially vertical orientation that is affixed to a wall furthercomprises at least two laterally connected vertically oriented bracketsthat further comprise at least two support rods removably connectedtherefrom and that further comprise each at least one closed loop. 20.The assembly of claim 14, wherein said assembly comprising asubstantially horizontal bracket that is affixed to two vertical supportbrackets that are further affixed to a wall further comprises at leasttwo laterally connected horizontally oriented brackets that furthercomprise at least two support rods removably connected therefrom andthat further comprise each at least one closed loop.